Public Education and Required Training

Education and Training Information

Food Manager Certification and Food Handler Training are required by City Ordinance. Food Manager Certification is required for the manager of a food establishment and certification is good for five (5) years. All other food service workers who are involved with any part of food preparation are required to take state approved food handler training which is good for two (2) years.

Attention:

Owners/Managers,
The City of DeSoto Health Department offers State-approved Food Handler training. Beginning in September 2017, we will now require pre-registration and pre-payment prior to class. You can register at the City of DeSoto Action Center located in the lobby inside City Hall. Note that Food Handler Classes are offered on line, and a list of approved sites providing training can be found at: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-handlers/training/online.aspx